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Rasashastra (chemistry and alchemy)

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Elā (एला):—One of the sixty-seven Mahauṣadhi, as per Rasaśāstra texts (rasa literature). These drugs are
useful for processing mercury (rasa), such as the alchemical processes known as sūta-
bandhana and māraṇa.

Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstra context information

Rasashastra (रसशास्त्र, rasaśāstra) is an important branch of Ayurveda, specialising in chemical interactions with herbs, metals and minerals.
Some texts combine yogic and tantric practices with various alchemical operations. The ultimate goal of Rasashastra is not only to preserve
and prolong life, but also to bestow wealth upon humankind.
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Ayurveda (science of life)

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Elā (एला) is a Sanskrit word referring to the “Cardamom” spice, made from the seeds of plants in the
Zingiberaceae family, and is used throughout Āyurvedic literature such as the Caraka-saṃhitā. According
to ayurveda, cardamom is good for balancing all the three doshas, and is also used for reducing intestinal
gas.
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botany

Elā (एला).—The Sanskrit name for an important Āyurvedic drug.—Elā plant grows in South India. It is
fragrant and cold and is used in consumption and dysuria and for purifying mouth.
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Ayurveda context information

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and
related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written
in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)

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Elā (एला) is the name of a tree found in maṇidvīpa (Śakti’s abode), according to the Devī-bhāgavata-
purāṇa 12.10. Accordingly, these trees always bear flowers, fruits and new leaves, and the sweet
fragrance of their scent is spread across all the quarters in this place. The trees (eg. Elā) attract bees and
birds of various species and rivers are seen flowing through their forests carrying many juicy liquids.
Maṇidvīpa is defined as the home of Devī, built according to her will. It is compared with Sarvaloka, as it
is superior to all other lokas.
The Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa, or Śrīmad-devī-bhāgavatam, is categorised as a Mahāpurāṇa, a type of
Sanskrit literature containing cultural information on ancient India, religious/spiritual prescriptions and a
range of topics concerning the various arts and sciences. The whole text is composed of 18,000 metrical
verses, possibly originating from before the 6th century.
Source: Wisdom Library: Śrīmad Devī

Bhāgavatam context
information
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta
literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
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